tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83358194924503872.post557944844561376153..comments2024-03-28T19:46:05.270+00:00Comments on Surrey Cricket Blog: How has limited overs cricket changed tests?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83358194924503872.post-23182079574189589922010-03-02T12:48:54.471+00:002010-03-02T12:48:54.471+00:00Didn't Robin Smith have iron pipes in his bat?...Didn't Robin Smith have iron pipes in his bat? At least it was monstrously heavy...and I recall reading a tale somewhere about a metal bat which created such a stir that it was banned shortly afterwards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83358194924503872.post-61905532510004649902010-03-02T12:31:43.169+00:002010-03-02T12:31:43.169+00:00That's a very good point, the size of bats is ...That's a very good point, the size of bats is getting a bit ridiculous, on the commentary during the game on Sunday someone said Collingwood was batting in the nets with a 5lb bat...what was it made of, lead?! I have a bit of trouble getting the ball of the square actually, maybe its because i need a bigger bat....or maybe its because i'm shit...GreenJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658909094741780394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83358194924503872.post-68192720861266802592010-03-02T11:56:17.553+00:002010-03-02T11:56:17.553+00:00What about the inclusion of new technology - parti...What about the inclusion of new technology - particularly in batting that might account for the increased run rate?<br /><br />I remember trying to bat with an old block of willow that harked back to the 70s, and it was much lighter making a displeasing "thunk" everytime I tried to stroke a ball through the covers.<br /><br />I replaced it with a V12 and the ball soared through the aether...straight into the hands of deep cover. However, weight and power has increased much which surely must have had some impact, no?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com